These tiny bumps or pimples are dead skin cells plugging hair follicles. Keratosis pilaris can worsen in the winter months when the skin tends to dry out and may also worsen during pregnancy.

Plucking hair removes it from the root but can cause damaged hair follicles, leading to inflammation and weakened regrowth.

“The lesions of keratosis pilaris are typically much smaller ... or comedonal acne like whiteheads (caused by clogged hair follicles and are not inflamed). Unlike milia, acne bumps usually ...

Strawberry legs—medically known as keratosis pilaris (KP)—is a common ... The skin creates a build-up of keratin, a protein in your hair, nails, and skin. That build-up may plug your pores ...

It’s time to up our beauty routines, which may involve tackling keratosis pilaris (KP) that plagues your arms and legs (not to mention the ingrown hairs and strawberry skin that pop up in ...

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common condition that causes small, rough bumps on your skin. These bumps develop when dead skin cells plug the pores (hair follicles). They can form anywhere on your ...